I bought these boots for my son who is a bass player and whose day job is stock. The shoes were perfect for leisure wear and looked great on stage, however, they're NOT for work at an on-your-feet, lifting job. He wore them out pretty quickly at work, and found that they leaked and degraded in the rain. But they are comfortable, and look awesome on him. So, the second pair we bought are reserved for style and fun, not work.